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30th January 2013

A solid performance from Clongowes against a a slightly shell shocked St.Gerard’s defence in difficult weather yesterday at Templeville Rd. Final score 30-6. Well done lads. Roll on round 2.

29th January 2013

The Book Bingo Reading Challenge is underway. It has been devised and launched by the James Joyce Library in co-operation with Third Line teachers of English. This literacy initiative is loosely based on the game Bingo. Numbers have been replaced by reading challenges e.g. A novel featuring a lot of science and technology, A novel…read article

29th January 2013

Last Sunday, 27th January, parents of Syntax students were treated to an engaging presentation by Fr. Peter McVerry S. J. Fr. Peter is a well-known voice within Irish media, championing the rights of those on the margins of Irish society. Based on his book, The Meaning is in the Shadows, Fr. Peter related stories of…read article

29th January 2013

Last Friday, a student from Clongowes Wood College became the first student from the school to receive the Pope John Paul II Award. Moreover, Aaron Doyle received the highest award – the Gold Award, which was presented to him in the Seven Oaks Hotel by the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. The Awards ceremony was…read article

22nd January 2013

  Last Sunday, 13th January, Clongowes hosted the Grammar Parent Day. The focus of the day was a 2008 publication by Fr. Brian Grogan S.J. Alone and On Foot. This is a biography on the life of St. Ignatius. The blurb on the rear of the book accurately states, “[this book] allows Ignatius to tell…read article

18th January 2013

Weekend break for all school at 3:30pm. Parents meeting with management at 2:30 pm. Enjoy the weekend. See you Monday.

17th January 2013

Tonight, Thursday 17th of November, Daniel Giles will present his 2nd C.W.C. Academy paper entitled “The Chance of Life- The 5 Keys of our Universe” in the Green Room at 9:15 p.m. WARNING: Contents of this paper may just blow your mind. As usual all Higher Line, Staff and Parents are invited to attend. Please…read article

16th January 2013

How can a spirituality that was developed in the sixteenth century help young people today to ‘develop a vocabulary of faith’? Tim Muldoon describes the distinctive appeal of the spiritual teachings of St Ignatius Loyola, and suggests that Ignatian spirituality is uniquely placed to meet the needs and questions of today’s young adults. Read on…read article

16th January 2013

In place of the previously planned tour to Belfast, Monday the 14th of January saw Elements on an extreme excursion to xtreme.ie Adventure Centre in Courtlough, Balbriggan. Messrs. McElwee and Bowen led the charge with the Elements boys enjoying a series of high ropes hi-jinx, rock-climbing and team building tasks. Much fun had by all…read article

15th January 2013

We would like to wish a warm Clongowes welcome in this cold January week to our new batch of Australian Gap Students- Lachlan Moody (Scots College, Warwick),  James Quinn (St. Josephs College Sydney), Josh Schwager (St. Josephs College, Sydney) Daniel Sheehan (St. Ignatius College Riverview, Sydney) & Sam Hartwig (St. Ignatius College Riverview, Sydney) Fresh…read article